Synopsis

The Little Ballerina by Sally Grindley

Join Laura on the day of her big ballet school show in this Level 2 DK Reader - will she be able to save the day? The Little Ballerina is a Level 2 DK Reader all about a little girl called Laura. She loves ballet and loves dancing, but on the day of the big show at her ballet school, disaster strikes! Will Laura be able to save the day? Will the show go on? The lively illustrations and engaging stories combine to bring this magical subject to life. Level 2 DK Readers have easy-to-read stories with word repetition, pictures and illustrated text boxes to build literacy skills. The Little Ballerina will delight young dancers and young bookworms who are enjoying their reading and looking to improve.

About the Author

Sally was our Guest Editor for December 2010. Click here to see her book selections.

Sally began writing in 1984 while she was working for a nationwide children's book club. She has been a full-time author since 1995 and has had over 140 books published. She won the prestigious Smarties Gold Prize in 2005 for her novel ‘Spilled Water’, and 'Shhh' won the Children's Book Award in 1992 and was shortlisted for the Smarties Prize. She has also won and been shortlisted for a number of other awards. Sally is lauded for her ability to write across a wide range of subjects and for a wide range of ages – from street kids to giants and from toddlers to pre-teens.